My Vinyasa Practice Blog
Resources for new or advanced yogis to enhance their practice
The My Vinyasa Practice blog is your go-to resource for evidence-informed, heart-centered content on yoga and wellness. Our articles cover a wide range of topics designed to deepen your personal practice and support your journey as a student or teacher. Explore expert insights on:
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Ayurveda and seasonal self-care practices
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Yoga Asana and safe alignment using props
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Yoga Therapy and trauma-informed approaches
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The Chakra System and subtle body awareness
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Online Yoga Teacher Training and continuing education
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Lineage in Yoga and the roots of Vinyasa
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Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga and class design techniques
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We feature content from experienced yoga educators, wellness professionals, and thought leaders who share their expertise through diverse lenses—bringing you a well-rounded understanding of topics like asana, yoga therapy, meditation, Ayurveda, and more.
To expand the conversation, we also publish articles from guest yoga bloggers and welcome collaborative contributions from passionate yogis around the world. If you’re a yoga writer or wellness educator interested in contributing to one of the top online yoga teacher training platforms, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about guest blogging opportunities.
5 Positive Ways Yoga Affects Your Body
Yoga has a plethora of great benefits for your body and overall health. Practicing yoga regularly has the power to heal your mind, body, and heart. Yoga can improve your physical fitness and cardiovascular health and helps reduce pain triggered by chronic conditions....
MVP December Student of the Month
Get to Know MVP Student: Alan Torres This month, we’re getting to know MVP Student Alan Torres! Meet Alan Torres MVP: Tell us a bit about you. Alan: Hello everyone! My name is Alan Torres, and I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio. At 18, I enlisted in the U.S. Army as...
7 Tips for Nurturing Your Yoga Practice
Yoga is an exercise that requires dedication and perseverance. You must nurture your practice if you want to continue to thrive and get better. You need to set aside a particular place and time to practice yoga. Invest in a quality mat that functions well and is...
5 Calming Benefits of Yoga Therapy
Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed lately? If so, yoga therapy may be the answer for you. Yoga therapy is a form of treatment that uses yoga poses and breathing exercises to help people achieve a state of relaxation and calm. Along with this state...
A Simple Definition for Hot Yoga
Hot Yoga: What It Is and Why It’s So Popular Yoga has been practiced for centuries and continues to inspire millions worldwide. In recent decades, its popularity has skyrocketed—thanks in part to new, challenging forms like hot yoga. But what exactly is hot yoga, and...
MVP’s Yin Yoga Teacher Training
So you’ve got your Yang in order, but what about your Yin? If you are looking to add a new element to your class that allows your students to transition smoothly into a cooling Yin sequence you may be wondering if MVP’s Yin Yoga Teacher training is beneficial. The...
500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification
Whether you want to elevate your yoga practice or pursue a career teaching this ancient art, proper training is essential. The most common certification is the 200-hour program, but yogis seeking the highest level of expertise often aim for the 500-hour yoga teacher...
Yoga Nidra Certification Online
Nidra Yoga connects deeper with the inner self than your standard posing yoga studio. Instead, it focuses on a still practice that induces a meditative state, allowing the practitioner to decrease stress levels and reduce anxiety. So, where can you get a Nidra Yoga...
The Main Differences Between 200, 300 and 500 Hour YTT
Understanding the Differences Between 200, 300, and 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications Yoga teacher training (YTT) certifications come with specific hours and competency requirements. They are measured by the hours you have spent learning yoga, either...
Where Does Ayurvedic Diet Come From?
The ayurvedic diet is a method of eating in which your doshas determine what you should eat. This diet is built on the five fundamental elements, earth, air, fire, water, and space. The Ayurvedic diet comes from ancient Indian teachings called the Vedas. Hindu...
A Brief History of Yoga In India
The History of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern World As Yoga grows in popularity, many practitioners wonder about its origins. Is Yoga simply a collection of exercises and relaxation techniques from India, or does it hold a deeper spiritual history? To truly...
The 8 Stages of Yoga Nidra
Many people are familiar with the ancient art of meditation and the various ways that it can contribute to healthy minds. But there is a lesser-known practice that can produce equally profound benefits for mental and emotional well-being that even seasoned...
3 Reasons to Continue Your Yoga Education with an Austin Studio
If you want to become a professional in the yoga world, education is a must. Those who can move around have access to a multitude of educational spaces around the country. The availability makes it tricky to determine the best place for continuing yoga education. We...
Integrative Yoga Therapy 101
What happens when the ancient art of yoga is combined with Western medicinal philosophies? You get integrative yoga therapy, a hybrid form of yoga and contemporary medicine that relies on the healing powers of centuries-old practices but with a modern-day twist. ...